Known for the massive ruins of Rudra Mahalaya, the town is believed to be the only place for the propitiation of the maternal manes, matru shraddha. This is performed at the hermitage of Kapil, Kapilashram, where there are three sacred sources of water - Gnanavapika, Alpa Sarovar and Bindu sarovar. Rudra Mahalaya supposedly rested on 1600 pillars with 12 entrance doors and covered almost half of the total area of Sidhpur. The temple was ravaged by Ulugh Khan and subsequently by Ahmad Shah. The town is also known for beautiful Bohra houses, famous for its period style of architecture. Situated on the bank of river Saraswati, it is also famous as a pilgrimage centre of Hindus.

How to get there

Air : Nearest airport is Ahmedabad.

Rail : Linked with Ahmedabad, Agra.

Road : State transport buses and private luxury coaches connects various centres of Gujarat. It is situated 115 Kms from Ahmedabad.